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A small, caring Lake District IT business supporting local people and organisations.

Friendly, personal, jargon-free tech support with fast response times and complete IT solutions.

10/06/2026

🌐 Helping Our Community Stay Connected

Last Week, Lakes IT Services provided a temporary Starlink internet connection for the Cumbria-Westmorland Federation of WIs to support an important video conference with their national office.
Their existing copper broadband connection wasn't able to provide the speed and reliability needed for a smooth video call, so we stepped in with a one-day Starlink solution to ensure the meeting could go ahead without interruption.

We know that sometimes technology challenges don't need a permanent solution, they just need the right solution at the right time. Whether it's a temporary internet connection for an event, meeting, training session, or business continuity, we're always happy to help.

A big thank you to the WI for trusting us to keep them connected.

📡 Temporary Connectivity Solutions
💻 IT Support & Troubleshooting
🌐 Networking & Wi-Fi
🤝 Supporting Local Organisations Across Cumbria

Need help with a technology challenge? Get in touch with the Lakes IT Services team.
📞 01539 329330
📧 [email protected]

09/06/2026

Pay attention to this fake “Microsoft” scam.

If an email asks you to enter a verification code on Microsoft's login page, don't enter the code.

That request is the giveaway for a phishing technique called device code phishing, which has hit over 340 organizations across the US, Canada, and Europe since February.

What makes this attack dangerous is that it bypasses Multi-Factor Authentication entirely, even strong MFA.

The attacker is tricking you into authorizing their device into your Microsoft 365 tenant.

You get an email about a shared SharePoint document, a payroll bonus PDF, or a meeting invitation from someone who looks legitimate.

The link sends you to login.microsoftonline.com, which is the real Microsoft login page.

The page asks you to type in a short verification code that was included in the email. You enter it and move on with your day.

But what you did was approve the attacker's device into your Microsoft 365 environment.

They now have a valid access token tied to your account.

They can read your email, download your files, and set up mailbox forwarding rules without ever needing your password again.

A turnkey phishing kit called EvilTokens started selling on Telegram in February 2026, which means even low-skill attackers can run these campaigns at scale.

To shut this attack down inside your business:

▶️ Block device code authentication flow in Entra ID for users who don't need it.

This protocol was designed for devices with lim

04/06/2026

If a website ever tells you to press Windows Key + R, close the tab.

That single instruction is the giveaway for a fast-growing scam called ClickFix, which has been behind a wave of infostealer infections all year.

An infostealer is malware that scrapes every saved password, browser cookie, session token, and stored credit card...

You click a Google result that takes you to a hacked website.

A fake CAPTCHA pops up and tells you to press Windows Key + R, then Ctrl + V, then Enter to verify you're human.

The second you hit Enter, you've installed malware on your own machine.

This attack slips past most security tools because you run the command yourself.

No file was downloaded, so antivirus has nothing to scan.

The browser shows no warning.

From the operating system's perspective, you typed a command into a Windows utility, the same as any admin doing real work.

A few things you can do this week:

▶️ Tell your team that if any website prompts the user to press Win+R or paste something into the Run box, they should close the tab and report it.

▶️ Restrict PowerShell for non-IT staff using AppLocker or Windows Defender Application Control. Most office employees have no work reason to run PowerShell scripts.

▶️ Make sure your endpoint protection is doing behavioral monitoring and not just signature scanning. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and most modern EDR tools have detection rules specifically for this attack chain.

There's no shame in falling

03/06/2026

Why Choose Lakes IT Services?
💙 Real People
💙 Honest Advice
💙 DBS Checked Team
💙 Individuals, Charities, Businesses & Schools
💙 Cumbria-Wide Coverage
💙 No Call Centres
💙 Technology That Just Works

If you need help with your technology, we'd love to chat.
📞 01539 329330

01/06/2026

Technology Support That Puts People First

At Lakes IT Services, we believe technology should be simple, reliable and properly supported.

We work with:
✔ Individuals & home users
✔ Small businesses
✔ Medium-sized businesses
✔ Charities & community organisations
✔ Hospitality venues

No call centres. No pressure sales. Just real people and honest advice.

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17/05/2026

Yesterday evening we had a fantastic time supporting the Friends of Birthwaite Quiz Night! 🎤🎸🧠

A huge well done to everyone who took part, and congratulations to Hazel on the win! 🏆👏

It was brilliant to see everyone coming together for an evening full of laughter, music, and quiz chaos courtesy of our very own Zak Wood as quiz master! 😄

At Lakes IT Services we love supporting local community groups and events across the Lakes, and this was another great evening with a fantastic atmosphere.

Thank you to Friends of Birthwaite for having us, we’re already looking forward to the next one!

04/05/2026

📶 Wi-Fi issues sorted

A client got in touch after having poor Wi-Fi coverage in part of their building.

We popped out, replaced one of their access points, and got everything running properly again.

Sometimes it’s not a full overhaul that’s needed, just the right kit in the right place.

Simple fix, big difference 👌
Lakes IT Services

31/03/2026

Wi-Fi issues sorted

A client got in touch after experiencing poor Wi-Fi coverage in part of their building.

We popped out to take a look and replaced one of their access points, improving coverage and getting everything running properly again.

Sometimes it’s not a big overhaul that’s needed, just the right equipment in the right place.

Simple fix, big difference 👌
Lakes IT Services

27/03/2026

🚀 NEW SERVICE LAUNCH - Technology & Digital Safety Sessions

We’re excited to introduce something new at Lakes IT Services.

We are now offering Technology & Digital Safety Sessions for community groups, organisations, and local businesses.

💻 These sessions are designed to be friendly, practical, and completely non-technical, helping people feel more confident using everyday technology, while also staying safe online.

🧩 What makes these sessions different?
It’s not just about cyber safety…

We also help with real, everyday tech questions, including:
🔐 Staying safe online (scams, emails, social media)
📱 Help with phones, tablets & apps
💻 General tech support and advice
🔑 Passwords & account security
❓ Open Q&A and problem-solving

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Perfect for:
Community groups (including WI groups)
Charities and organisations
Local clubs and associations
Anyone wanting a more confident approach to technology

⏱️ Sessions available from 1 to 3 hours
📍 Delivered in person or online
🧩 Fully tailored to each group

💬 Interested in booking or finding out more?

We start with a quick chat to understand your needs, then provide a booking link once everything is agreed.

📞 01539 329330
📧 [email protected]

💙 Supporting our community with friendly, approachable tech

24/03/2026

Sending multiple emails to coordinate schedules is inefficient.

Try this next time you want to schedule a meeting with multiple people:

Outlook has a built-in feature called Scheduling Polls to resolve this.

Instead of typing out times, you insert a poll directly into the email body.

The recipient clicks the options that work for them.

You do not need to be on the same calendar system. When a consensus is reached, Outlook automatically books the meeting on everyone's calendar.

In a new email, go to Insert > Scheduling Poll.

Address

Kendal House, Murley Moss Business Park
Kendal
LA97RL

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

Website

https://lakesitservices.co.uk/

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